Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVictoria's Restaurant & Wine BarBruschetta With Crostini Recipe

Bruschetta With Crostini Recipe

Time30m
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Crostini

Bruschetta Topping

Method

Crostini Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 2

    Slice the Baguette

    Slice the baguette into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  3. 3

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with Salt

    Sprinkle a light dusting of salt over the baguette slices.

  5. 5

    Bake the Crostini

    Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp.

Bruschetta Topping Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    In a large bowl, combine the diced fresh tomatoes.

  2. 7

    Add Basil and Garlic

    Add the chopped basil and minced garlic to the bowl with the tomatoes.

  3. 8

    Season the Mixture

    Drizzle the balsamic vinegar over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 9

    Mix Well

    Gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.

  5. 10

    Let it Sit

    Allow the bruschetta topping to sit for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Assembly

  1. 11

    Top the Crostini

    Once the crostini are baked and slightly cooled, spoon the bruschetta topping generously onto each slice.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade bruschetta with crostini!

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